Hotel Seri Malaysia
Mid-range hotel · Bayan Lepas
Is Hotel Seri Malaysia worth it?
Hotel Seri Malaysia Pulau Pinang is a mid-market chain hotel at 7 Jalan Mayang Pasir 2, Bandar Bayan Baru, on the south-east side of Penang island. It has standard twin, standard queen and family rooms, an outdoor pool, meeting facilities, a restaurant serving local food, halal buffet breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Penang International Airport is about 4.4km away and the Setia SPICE Convention Centre about 1.2km, so it suits airport, business and family stays rather than heritage or beach ones.
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Bayan Lepas
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Mid-range hotel
Hotel Seri Malaysia Pulau Pinang is the Penang island branch of Rangkaian Hotel Seri Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-owned chain founded in 1994 that now runs hotels in around 20 locations nationwide. It sits at 7 Jalan Mayang Pasir 2 in Bandar Bayan Baru, on the south-east side of Penang island rather than in George Town or on the north-coast beach strip. The hotel's own description positions it as an easy base for reaching both the city and Penang's better-known beaches at Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang, and it points guests towards attractions such as Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Fort Cornwallis, Penang National Park and Kek Lok Si Temple. Rooms are offered as standard twin, standard queen and family configurations, plus suite and family rooms listed on the chain's own page, with wardrobes, flat-screen satellite television and private shower bathrooms. There is an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a play area, meeting and banquet space, a 24-hour front desk, room service, laundry, free WiFi and free on-site parking. The single on-site restaurant serves local cuisine, and a halal Asian buffet breakfast is served each morning. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by midday. Practical distances are short: D'Piazza Mall is about 650m away, the Setia SPICE Convention Centre and Arena about 1.2km, the Penang Snake Temple about 2.9km and Penang International Airport about 4.4km.
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- shoppingD'Piazza MallAbout 8 min walk (650 m)
- shoppingGiant Bayan Baru hypermarketAbout 5 min walk (400 m)
- shoppingSunshine Square Bayan BaruAbout 6 min walk (430 m)
- attractionSetia SPICE Convention Centre and ArenaAbout 15 min walk (1.2 km)
- attractionPenang Snake TempleAbout 35 min walk (2.9 km), or a short drive
- transportPenang International AirportNot walkable — about 4.4 km, roughly 10 min by car
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hotel Seri Malaysia Pulau Pinang?
It is at 7, Jalan Mayang Pasir 2, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11950 Pulau Pinang, on the south-east side of Penang island in the Bayan Baru / Bayan Lepas area. It is not in George Town and not in Balik Pulau. Penang International Airport is about 4.4km away and George Town's heritage core is roughly 12km by road.
Is this the same as the other Hotel Seri Malaysia in Penang?
No. The chain lists two properties in Penang state: this one, Hotel Seri Malaysia Pulau Pinang in Bandar Bayan Baru on the island, and a separate Hotel Seri Malaysia Kepala Batas on the mainland side. Book by the full name so you do not end up on the wrong side of the channel.
What room types are available?
Booking listings show standard twin (two single beds), standard queen (one large double) and family rooms (one single and one double bed). The chain's own page for the property also shows suite and family room categories. Rooms have air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower.
What facilities does the hotel have?
An outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool and play area, meeting and banquet rooms, a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage, room service, laundry service, free WiFi throughout and free private parking on site. There is one on-site restaurant plus a café.
Is breakfast halal?
Booking.com lists the breakfast as halal and served buffet-style, described as an Asian breakfast served each morning. The hotel is part of a Malaysian government-linked chain, so a halal kitchen is the norm across the group.
Is it a good base for Setia SPICE events or the airport?
Yes for both. The Setia SPICE Convention Centre and Setia SPICE Arena are about 1.2km away, and Penang International Airport is about 4.4km. It is a far weaker choice if your trip is centred on George Town's heritage streets or the Batu Ferringhi beach strip, both of which are a long drive from here.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 3pm and check-out is until midday. The front desk is staffed 24 hours. Cots and extra beds are not available, and pets are not allowed.
Is there anything to eat or shop for nearby?
D'Piazza Mall is about 650m away, and the Giant hypermarket and Sunshine Square in Bayan Baru are both within about 400 to 450m, so everyday food courts, shops and groceries are a short walk. The hotel's own restaurant serves local cuisine if you would rather stay in.